Al-Hashr, Surah The Gathering (Qur'an: Surat-59-Al-Hashr)

Bismillaah ir rahmaan ir raheem

59/Al-Hashr-1: Whatsoever is in the heavens and in the earth glorified (still glorifies) Allah. And He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.

59/Al-Hashr-2: He it is Who caused those who disbelieved of the People of the Book to go forth from their lands to exile. You did not think that they would go forth (from their lands). And they thought that their fortresses would defend them from (what would come from) Allah. Yet Allah came to them from a side they did not expect, and cast terror into their hearts. They demolish (were demolishing) their houses with their own hands and the hands of the believers. Therefore take a lesson, O you the owners of insight!

59/Al-Hashr-3: And had it not been that Allah had written for (all of) them the exile, He would certainly have tormented them in this world, and there is also torment of the Fire for them in the Hereafter.

59/Al-Hashr-4: This is because they oppose Allah and His Messenger. And whoever opposes Allah, then surely Allah is the One Who is Severe in punishment.

59/Al-Hashr-5: What you cut down of the palm-trees or you left them standing upon their roots is also only by Allah’s Leave, and this is for the abasement of Fâsiqûn (the transgressors).

59/Al-Hashr-6: And you made no expedition with either cavalry or camels (you did not fight) for which Allah gave as booty without any battle to His Messenger from those (from their property). But Allah assigns His Messengers against whom He wills, and Allah has Power over all things.

59/Al-Hashr-7: What Allah gave as booty without any battle to His Messenger from the people of that town is now for Allah, His Prophet, his kindred, the orphans, the needy and the wayfarer. (This is) so that it shall not be a commodity (wealth) going from one hand to another amongst the rich of you. And whatever the Messenger gave you, then take it. And from whatever he forbids you, abstain from it. Be the owner of piety towards Allah. Surely Allah is the One Who is Severe in torment.

59/Al-Hashr-8: (The booty obtained without any battle) is for the poor emigrants, who were expelled from their lands and deserted from their property. They seek the Virtue and Pleasure of Allah and assist Allah and His Messenger. These it is that are the loyal.

59/Al-Hashr-9: And those who dwelled in the land (in Al-Madîna) before them and in the hearts of whom the Faith has settled love those who have emigrated to them. And they have no wish (grief, malice) in their hearts due to what they are given (their share of booty), even if they are in need of them. And they prefer (put) them over their souls. And whoever protects his soul from stinginess, then these it is that have attained Salvation.

59/Al-Hashr-10: And those who come after them say: “Our Lord! Forgive us and our brethren who have passed (migrated) before us with Faith. And do not leave in our hearts any grudge towards those who believe (who are âmenû). Our Lord, you are indeed full of Kindness, the Most Merciful”.

59/Al-Hashr-11: Do you not see those who are disbelievers? They say to their brethren among the People of the Book who disbelieve: “If you are driven forth (from your land), we shall certainly go forth with you. We never obey any one amongst you who is against you. And if they fight you, we shall certainly help you”. And Allah bears witness that they are most surely liars.

59/Al-Hashr-12: If they are truly driven forth (from their land), they do not go forth with them. And if they get into fight, they do not help them. And even if they truly help them, they certainly turn their backs (run away from the fight). Then they shall not be helped.

59/Al-Hashr-13: You are certainly more severe in their hearts in regards to fear (they fear you more than Allah). This is because they are a people who cannot comprehend (the Greatness and Power of Allah).

59/Al-Hashr-14: They cannot fight against you as a group, except in fortified townships, or from behind walls (fortresses). Their fighting between them is severe. You think that they are one body, yet their hearts are scattered. This is because they are a people who are not mindful.

59/Al-Hashr-15: (Their state is) like those before them shortly who tasted the evil result of their affairs, and for them there is a painful torment.

59/Al-Hashr-16: (The promises of the disbelievers to you is) like the state (promises) of Satan. He had said to human: “Deny (become a disbeliever)”. But when he disbelieved, he said: “I am surely distant to you, surely I fear Allah, the Lord of the Worlds”.

59/Al-Hashr-17: Therefore the end of both (disbelievers and Satan) became staying in the Fire forever. And this is the punishment of the wrong-doers.

59/Al-Hashr-18: O you who believe (who wish to reach Allah before death), become the owners of piety towards Allah! And let every soul consider what it has offered for tomorrow! And become the owners of piety towards Allah. Surely Allah is All-Aware of what you do.

59/Al-Hashr-19: And be not like those who forgot Allah! So (Allah) made them forget their own souls. These it is that are Fâsiqûn (the transgressors).

59/Al-Hashr-20: Not same (equal) are the inmates of the Fire and the dwellers of heaven. The dwellers of heaven; they are who have Salvation.

59/Al-Hashr-21: Had We sent down this Qur’ân on a mountain, you would have seen it humbled, crumbled because of its fear of Allah. We give these examples for the mankind that they may reflect.

59/Al-Hashr-22: It is Allah that there is no god but Him. He is the All-Knower of the Unseen and the seen. He is the Most-Beneficent, the Most Merciful.

59/Al-Hashr-23: It is Allah that besides Whom there is no deity; He is the King, the Holy One, the Giver of Peace, the Granter of Security), the Guardian over all, the Mighty One, the Compeller, the Possessor of every Greatness. Glory be to Allah from what they associate as partners with Him.

59/Al-Hashr-24: It is Allah that He is the Creator, the Originator, the Fashioner; His are the Most Beautiful Names. All that is in the heavens and the earth glorify Him. And He is the All-Mighty, All-Wise (the Owner of Judgment and Wisdom).